Man charged in stabbing ordered to mental health facility

Nov. 21, 2017

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Michael Gleisinger received two evaluations on whether he was competent to stand trial. The first found the 49-year-old was sane, but a second evaluation found him incompetent but "restorable" with treatment.

A judge ordered on Thursday that Gleisinger be treated at a Northfield facility for up to one year. Gleisinger's lawyer says he is happy the man is getting some treatment.

Police say he stabbed his mother Nancy Gleisinger in the chest and abdomen at their Akron home in May. He has been charged with murder and felonious assault.